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vesicant

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ves·i·cant  (vs-knt)
n.
A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.
adj.
Causing blisters.
vesicant [ˈvɛsɪkənt], vesicatory [ˈvɛsɪˌkeɪtərɪ]
n pl -cants, -catories
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substance that causes blisters, used in medicine and in chemical warfare
adj
(Chemistry) acting as a vesicant
[see vesica]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.vesicant - a chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas)
vesicatory
chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions
blistering agent, dichloroethyl sulfide, mustard agent, mustard gas, sulfur mustard - a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs; there is no known antidote
Adj.1.vesicant - causing blisters
vesicatory
noxious - injurious to physical or mental health; "noxious chemical wastes"; "noxious ideas"
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